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With ‘Pluton’ chip, Microsoft shows strength, and proves Trustworthy Computing still matters

GeekWire

Pluton is meant to improve the security of Windows systems in two key ways: First, by moving the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) from a separate chip into the central processing unit (CPU) itself. Second, by enabling Pluton for Windows computers to integrate with the Windows Update process for security firmware updates.

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At WPC 2013, Microsoft Points Partners to the Cloud » Data Center.

Data Center Knowledge

At its annual Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) this week in Houston Microsoft (MSFT) is focusing all attention on its transformation to a devices and services company – emphasizing the underpinning trends of cloud, mobility, big data and enterprise social. December 2006 (43). November 2006 (51). October 2006 (44).

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Rosetta 2 is Apple’s key to making the ARM transition less painful

The Verge

But it also means that apps that were developed for Intel’s architecture originally won’t run natively on Apple’s upcoming hardware. The original Rosetta was released in 2006 to facilitate Apple’s transition from PowerPC to Intel. Apple claims improved performance over the original version of Rosetta from 2006.

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The M1 chip saved the MacBook — but now Apple has to win back the Pros

The Verge

All while getting processors that are years behind Windows devices, with screens that haven’t meaningfully changed since 2012, on computers that Apple charges a premium. Life as a professional on a Mac has meant dealing with too many dongles, buying new cables, and endlessly hunting around for an SD card adapter just to import files.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Windows Small Business Server 2011.

Sean Daniel

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials & Windows Home Server 2011 RTM! Another set of great products out the door from the Windows Server Solutions team. Both Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Windows Home Server 2011 have released to manufacturing! Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4).

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Why Microsoft wants TikTok

The Verge

Microsoft has spent years walking back consumer plays like the Groove Music service , the Kinect Xbox accessory , its Microsoft Band fitness device , Windows Phone , and more recently the Mixer streaming service. TikTok would be another gateway into the mobile world of AR for Microsoft. A complicated acquisition.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Why I'm Super Happy with Windows 8

Sean Daniel

Why I’m Super Happy with Windows 8. But with Windows 8 , I held off installing it as my production machine until 2 months after RTM. But with Windows 8 , I held off installing it as my production machine until 2 months after RTM. I loved Windows 7 so much. Friday, October 12, 2012. Yes and no.

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